Tag: Industrial activity
Incoming orders from Bundeswehr special funds have been low so far
armor The so-called special fund in the amount of 100 billion euros to better equip the Bundeswehr was launched by the federal government after the Russian attack on Ukraine at…
Confidence is growing in HR departments
construction worker Experts anticipate that companies will continue to be more willing to hire in the near future. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The German economy is regaining its confidence, which is…
Industrialization: German dependence on China
Container port in Nanjing in east China’s Jiangsu Province The German electronics industry in particular is dependent on deliveries from the People’s Republic. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Large companies such as…
Five reasons why the feared recession could not happen
Shopping street in Cologne Private consumption – an important pillar of the German economy – has so far remained quite stable because households can fall back on savings. (Photo: dpa)…
Industry increases production slightly in December
Industry While machine and car makers produced more, consumer goods manufacturers reported less production. (Photo: dpa) Wiesbaden German companies increased their production in November in the face of a thick…
German exports fall in November – business with the USA and China is weakening
Containers in Wilhelmshaven The export expectations of the industry in Germany had recently increased. (Photo: dpa) Wiesbaden German exports took a hit in November 2022. Exports fell by 0.3 percent…
Pessimism dominates among companies
Industry Outlook 2023 Like most sectors, the construction industry and trades are anticipating a downturn in the coming year. Only a few sectors are optimistic for 2023 – including aircraft…
Pessimism dominates among companies
Industry Outlook 2023 Like most sectors, the construction industry and trades are anticipating a downturn in the coming year. Only a few sectors are optimistic for 2023 – including aircraft…
Ifo Institute expects good prospects – industry less optimistic
Teacher The need for personnel in the area of education and teaching has risen particularly sharply compared to the previous year. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The willingness of companies to hire…
Mood in the executive floors of the German economy is improving
German economy The ifo business climate index rose to 88.6 points in December, after 86.4 points in November. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The mood in the executive floors of German companies…
Which is causing problems for German industry
Empty industrial building Are there now threats of migration and bankruptcies? Or will Germany emerge from the crisis with renewed strength? (Photo: Moment/Getty Images) Berlin A particularly large number of…
Which is causing problems for German industry
Empty industrial building Are there now threats of migration and bankruptcies? Or will Germany emerge from the crisis with renewed strength? (Photo: Moment/Getty Images) Berlin A particularly large number of…
VCI warns of dramatic developments and company bankruptcies
Frankfurt According to the industry association VCI, the prospects for the chemical industry in Germany have continued to deteriorate in recent months. Association President Markus Steilemann drew a correspondingly bleak…
VCI warns of dramatic developments and company bankruptcies
Gloomy outlook for chemistry The high energy prices are causing problems for the industry. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt According to the industry association VCI, the prospects for the chemical industry in…
Economic forecasts are significantly better
freight transport The institutes have the same reason for cautious optimism. (Photo: IMAGO/Jochen Eckel) Berlin Three leading German economic research institutes have improved their outlook for the German economy. The…
Recession will be milder than expected
container terminal According to the Ifo Institute, economic output will shrink by only 0.1 percent in 2023. (Photo: dpa) Berlin According to a forecast by the Ifo Institute, the German…
The division of German industry is progressing
BASF plant in Ludwigshafen “The dichotomy will continue for some time.” (Photo: obs) Berlin Despite all the doomsday scenarios, production in German industry fell by just 0.4 percent in October…
The division of German industry is progressing
BASF plant in Ludwigshafen “The dichotomy will continue for some time.” (Photo: obs) Berlin Despite all the doomsday scenarios, production in German industry fell by just 0.4 percent in October…
The division of German industry is progressing
Industry German companies kept their production almost stable in October. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Despite all the doomsday scenarios, production in German industry fell by just 0.4 percent in October compared…
Industry with order plus – “Recession maybe weaker than feared”
Siemens factory Thanks to increasing foreign demand, orders increased. (Photo: dpa) Berlin After two declines in a row, German industry received more orders in October, fueling hopes of a mild…